Seedlip presents a warm and aromatic blend of Allspice & Cardamom with refreshing citrus top notes, skillfully balancing the long bitter finish.
Seeds Sown
Over 300 years ago, physicians commonly used copper stills to distill herbal remedies, tapping into the forces of nature and alchemy to address medical ailments. In 1651, John French, one such physician, published "The Art of Distillation," documenting these non-alcoholic recipes. During the same era, a family in Lincolnshire embarked on farming, manually sowing seeds using baskets known as 'seedlips.'
Centuries later, Ben Branson stumbled upon John French's recipes. His inherent curiosity drove him to purchase a small copper still and commence experiments in distilling herbs from his home garden.
After a few months, while dining at an upscale London restaurant, Ben ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail and was served a pink, sugary drink that did not align with the meal or the ambiance. This marked the beginning of two painstaking years dedicated to perfecting Seedlip—an embodiment of Ben's farming heritage, love for nature and design, and the quest for a refined non-alcoholic alternative.
Green Shoots
These years of endeavor led to the creation of Seedlip's distinctive maceration, distillation, filtration, and blending process, wherein each botanical ingredient is distilled individually before blending. The result is a liquid free from alcohol and sugar.
Ben introduced Seedlip Spice 94 at London's Selfridges on November 4th, 2015. His initial batch of 1,000 handmade bottles sold out within three weeks, followed by the second thousand in three days, and the third batch in just 30 minutes online.
Bud to Bloom
Seedlip's pioneering movement of offering a sophisticated, adult option to those abstaining from alcohol has since spawned a dedicated category: the ever-expanding no & low alcohol category. Seedlip has garnered the support of the world's premier bars, restaurants, hotels, and retailers worldwide. What began in a woodland kitchen is now leading a global revolution, transforming the way we approach beverages.
First Harvest
Although Seedlip is just eight years old, the response has been humbling. It has been voted the Number One Best-Selling Non-alcoholic Spirit by Drinks International for three consecutive years. The introduction of the recent citrus expression, Seedlip Grove 42, and the publication of a Cocktail Book with Penguin are among the notable milestones. Seedlip is still at the early stages of its journey, but it remains committed to offering a flavorful, sophisticated, adult choice to those abstaining from alcohol.
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